Cometₓ-Bf

Laser Cleaving & Stripping of Fibers & Ribbons

During the termination process, connectors must be cleaved before they can be polished. Laser cleaving increases production yield and connector performance. Laser cleaving has been effectively proven and qualified as more reliable than mechanical connector cleaving. Corning Cable Systems has been using its patented laser cleaving process for many years and has shipped millions of connectors worldwide.

WORLD’S FIRST COMMERCIALLY AVAILABLE NON-CONTACT LASER-BASED FIBER OPTIC CONNECTOR CLEAVER

Benefits of the Cometₓ-Bf

COST

Reduces headcount by eliminating processing steps
No polishing equipment and accessories required (and no maintenance on this equipment)
No abrasive consumable cost
High first pass yield (less production management and repair)

QUALITY

Every operator may produce excellent results
Improves connector reliability – laser “tempers/anneals” fiber endface relieving inherent fiber stresses

ENABLING

Cleaves fiber types that are not readily mechanically cleaved
Larger OD core fibers
Prep for splicing of OD fibers

Specifications of the Cometₓ-Bf

Devices Supported: Sagitta will customize adaptor for any device with total cleave length shorter than 4 mm
Laser Safety: Class I product (FDA, EC)
General Safety: UL, CE, FDA
Power: 100 to 240V AC, 50 to 60 Hz
Operating Temp Range: 10°C to 35°C
Dimensions: 330mm (W) x 580mm (D) x 250 mm (H)

Advantages of Bare Fiber Laser Cleaving

Increased Quality & FPY
Process repeatability
Ease of use
Faster – No polishing
Cheaper – lower process cost, less rework
Reliable – no detrimental impact
ROI < 1 year for existing production lines
Customization to any application type